No. 2,386 in French

renseignement

Information or intelligence.

In a sentence

J'ai besoin de renseignements sur les horaires de train.
I need information about the train schedules.
Used as 'information' or 'details' to inquire about specific facts.
Les renseignements recueillis lors de cette enquête sont essentiels.
The information collected during this investigation is essential.
Used in a context referring to data or findings obtained through research or investigation.
Il travaille dans le domaine du renseignement militaire.
He works in the field of military intelligence.
Refers specifically to intelligence or strategic information in a specialized context.

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